The Nara Centennial Hall Backstage Tour
Go behind the scenes at The Nara Centennial Hall - a multipurpose hall built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city.
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Rice Ball Plate
¥1,738
Address: Inoue Building 2F, A-B,
5-1 Higashimuki Minamimachi,
Nara, 630-8216
Tel: 0742-24-7156
Hours: 10:00 - 21:30
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VEGAN VEGETARIAN HALAL GLUTEN FREE
FLOWERISH
Stylish vegan and macrobiotic restaurant in Tomio
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Bento Box
¥1,000
DESCRIPTION:
Flowerish is a stylish cafe located in an upscale residential area of Tomio, Nara city. Along with their popular cafe, they also offer macrobiotic workshops and sell an array of related food and drinks.
MENU DETAILS:
Currently they offer a safe and secure daily lunch box instead of their regular menu due to COVID-19.
LUNCH INGREDIENTS:
Brown rice, fried vegetable meat substitute, boiled pumpkin, stir fry burdock root, cucumber vinegar, cookie, coffee made of vegetables.
*They use only natural salt and pure soy souce and never use sugar.
ACCESS:
Flowerish is about a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu Tomio Station. Access by bus is also possible. The adjacent carpark has 13 spaces.
Address: 1-9-8 Torimicho, Nara Nara Prefecture, 631-0065
Tel: 0742-48-5515
Hours: 10AM - 4PM
Lunch: 11AM – 2PM
Café: 2PM - 4PM
Closed: Sunday
Vegan Delight
(one plate lunch)
¥1,800
Address: 3-23 Sanjoomiyacho, Nara, 631-8123
Tel: 0742-55-2534
Hours: 11:00 - 17:00
(20:00 on Saturday)
Closed: Monday & Tuesday
PY HALAL KITCHEN
One of Nara's largest Halal restaurants just outside Nara park
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Cheese Naan
¥650
DESCRIPTION:
PY Hala Kitchen is a fully certified Halal restaurant with enough seating to cater for large tour groups. The large space and convenient location also makes it a popular lunch spot for locals working in the area.
MENU DETAILS:
They have an extensive menu covering favorites from the Indian suncontinent, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
PRAYER ROOM:
At the rear of the restaurant there is a private prayer room to cater for Islamic guests.
ACCESS:
PY Halal Kitchen is in a prime location, just inside the Mochidonodori Shopping Arcade, just 20 meters from Nakatanido, the famous mochi pounding shop. The closest train station is Kintetsu Nara Station which about a 6 minute walk.
Address: 36-1 Hashimotocho, Nara, 630-8217
Tel: 050-1231-1442
Hours:
[Weekdays] 10:00 – 20:00 [Weekends] 10:00 – 21:00
ONWA
Rustic vegan restaurant just south of JR Nara Station
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DESCRIPTION:
Onwa, a vegan restaurant which was renovated from a small old house in the alley of a residential area, develops and provides healthy and delicious meals that everyone can enjoy. All the menu is plant-based and gluten-free.
MENU DETAILS:
We ate the soy protein karage bowl and the Vegan Delight lunch sets. Onwa has developed a reputation for providing some of the tastiest vegan meals around and we can attest to that. The dessert selection is also rather impressive. Such is their popularity, Onwa is also frequented by non-vegans,
LUNCH INGREDIENTS:
Pickles, Carrot rappe, Penne with tomato & walnut cream, Organic vegetable salad with red beet sauce, Radish rice cake Ratatouille, Quinoa salad with corn, Edamame soup Soy meat karaage, Soy meatball, Rice mixed with black rice.
ACCESS:
7-minute-walk from JR Nara station. The entrance is very narrow and would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues. There are 2 parking spaces available in front of the Onwa, bays 3 and 23
KURURU
Food therapy
DESCRIPTION:
KURURU is not just a health conscious vegan and gluten free restaurant. The owner of KURURU believes that food can also be therapy - healing the body and soul. They also have an aroma therapy salon and a yoga studio next door.
MENU DETAILS:
All of the ingredients, including the spices are organic and cultivated with a method of natural farming. They also use some seasonal food to take advantage of their superior taste and high nutritious value. They put an importance on local food production and consumption.
RICE PLATE INGREDIENTS:
Brown rice ball, miso soup, boiled spinach, konjac in spicy sauce, radish pickles, and kaki leaf tea
ACCESS:
KURURU is located in Higashimuki Shopping Arcade, just a 3 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located opposite Nanto Bank on the second floor.
DESCRIPTION:
You might wonder why this Indian restaurant has an Italian name. The owner opened an Italian restaurant in 2004, but she became aware of the need for healthier dishes and dishes that are effective in preventing adult diseases and cancer, and has revamped the menu to include authentic Indian dishes using spices that are also called "natural medicines," as well as vegetarian, vegan, and halal dishes! Although the name is Italian, the menu is diverse! Please enjoy!
MENU DETAILS:
[Nepali dal bhat vegan set menu]
Bean curry, salad, stir fried vegetable, chapati, basmati race.
[Halal meat set menu]
Bean curry, salad, tandoori chicken, basmati rice.
ACCESS:
A 2 minute walk from Nara Kintetsu Station. Located on the 2nd floor
of an old town house on the side road that connects Higashimuki Shopping Arcade with Sakura Konishi-dori. The first floor is a ladies apparel shop (joint management) called "Boutique Ichiban-kan". Please enter here then proceed up to the 2nd floor. Just keep an eye out for the Indian flag.
Vegan Set Menu
¥1,738
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Halal & vegan, Indian restaurant with an Italian name in a 100 year old town house.
PONTE ROSSO
DESCRIPTION:
Opened in the summer of 2020, Naramachi Vegan Nabi has quickly become a popular lunch destination, and not just among those with dietary restrictions. The mission of the cafe is to provide delicious food for all - and they're certainly succeeding in that mission. We highly recommend you make a reservation if you plan to visit. They regularly hold private lunch parties and food workshops so please check their website for availability.
MENU DETAILS:
The menu varies depending on the season and availability, but lacks for nothing in creativity and quality. The takeout bento box lunch is also a popular option. All menu items are 100% vegan, gluten-free and nut-free.
ACCESS:
7 minutes from No.4 Exit Kintetsu Nara station on foot.
11 minutes from JR Nara station on foot.
NARAMACHI VEGAN NABI
Vegan, gluten-free and nut-free cafe in Naramachi
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Takeout Bento
¥1,400
Address: 14-1 Higashijodo-cho, Nara-shi, 630,8344
Tel: 050-1231-1442
Hours:
Fri- Mon: 12:00 – 17:00
DESCRIPTION:
Ramuna is another popular vegan restaurant in Nara, a 5 minute walk from Nara Park. The atmosphere is cosy and invites visitors to relax and take their time. The interior is like a Japanese version of an English countryside kitchen, but also with a raised tatami floor for you to sit and dine and outdoor seating. At the entrance is a small shop specializing in vegan cooking ingredients.
MENU DETAILS:
Ramuna has a well illustrated English menu and a fine selection of dishes to choose from. The ingredients are carefully selected with most meals being organic and where possible, additive free. The baked items are also handmade. Takeout options available, but prior reservation is advised to avoid a long wait.
ACCESS:
Tucked away along a side street opposite Nara Hotel, a 10 minute walk from our facility.
Vegan Dandan
Noodles
¥1,100
Address: 3-23 Sanjoomiyacho, Nara, 631-8123
Tel: 0742-42-9395
Hours:
Mon - Thur 13:00 - 17:00
Closed: Fri - Sun
VEGAN CAFE RAMUNA
Vegan burger, curry, pizza, desserts and more
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